Strategic Advocacy
The Strategic Advocacy division is comprised of several major policy divisions within the Chamber including theCyber, Space, and National Security Division; Economic Policy Division; Employment Policy Division; and Small Business Policy Division. Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, Health Policy, and Transportation and Infrastructure Policy are also under the umbrella of the Policy Group.
The division works closely with the Chamber's Congressional and Public Affairs and Political Affairs and Federation Relations divisions.
Latest Content
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, on H.R. 7900, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023."
This Coalition letter was sent by the Associated General Contractors, opposing a potential expansion of the 3.8 percent Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) to include the incomes of S corporations and partnerships where the owners actively manage the business. This increase would specifically target small and family-owned Main Street businesses.
A coalition letter by the National Retail Federation urging President Biden to continue working with the West Coast port terminals and the ILWU to ensure both sides reach agreement on a new labor contract without any disruption to port operations.
As the cost of payroll goes up, businesses increase prices as much as they can so that they can maintain their profit margins and stay in business.
Testimony by U.S. Chamber Vice President of Small Business Policy Tom Sullivan before the International Council for Small Business World Congress on July 6, 2022.
A letter from Chamber CEO Suzanne Clark requesting the President follow historical precedent in appointing a Presidential Emergency Board comprised of individuals who are impartial, belong to the National Academy of Arbitrators, and have direct experience in resolving rail disputes to help the Class I railroads and the twelve rail unions to voluntarily reach a new agreement.
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the House Committee on Appropriations, on the Fiscal Year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Appropriations, on the FY23 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber Small Business Index celebrates five years this quarter, Q2 2022. We take a look at its highs and lows, major trends, and what the future holds for small businesses.
Nearly 7 in 10 small businesses have raised prices to cope with inflation